Joao Felix's Barcelona dream move from Atletico Madrid a 'hopeful yet complex pursuit'

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Amidst the fervent quest for a fresh attacking talent before the upcoming La Liga season, Barcelona have cast their eyes upon Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix, among other potential candidates. </p>

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The departure of Ousmane Dembele has ignited urgency within the Catalans, prompting a more fervent pursuit in the transfer arena, as coach Xavi Hernandez actively seeks a suitable replacement. </p>

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Xavi has identified Bernardo Silva as the primary choice. However, prospects of Silva's arrival from Manchester City are dim, prompting Barcelona to explore alternatives, with Felix emerging as a contender. </p>

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Sources from MARCA indicate that the 23-year-old Felix wants to join Barcelona, even being prepared to wait until the eleventh hour to secure a spot ahead of the new La Liga campaign. </p>

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During the earlier part of the summer, the Portuguese international publicly expressed his eagerness to unite with Barcelona, spurred by a disappointing stint at Premier League side Chelsea. </p>

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Felix's strong desire to don the Barca colours have cast a shadow on Atletico Madrid's plans, who now face complications in facilitating his transfer to Camp Nou. </p>

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Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League have extended a loan offer for Felix, though neither the player nor the club find the proposition appealing. Rejecting a move to the Middle East, Felix remains steadfast in his pursuit of elite-level football in Europe. </p>

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Nonetheless, the feasibility of Felix's Camp Nou move appears tenuous, particularly due to Xavi's prevailing reservations about the player's capabilities. </p>

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In an intriguing twist, the MARCA report does mention SL Benfica as a plausible recourse for Felix, in case his endeavour to secure a berth at a leading club in the summer transfer window falters. </p>

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